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Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-32). |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: Environmental aspects of boron (B) are reviewed, with emphasis on fish and wildlife ecology and toxicology. Subtopics include sources and uses, chemical proerties, mode of action, background concentrations in animals and nonliving materials, lethal and sublethal effects, and recommendations for the protection of biological resources. Current boron criteria recommended for the protection of sensitive species include <0.3 mg B/L in irrigation waters of crops, <1.0 mg B/L for aquatic life, <5.0 mg B/L in livestock drinking waters, <30 mg B/L in diets fo waterfowl, and <100 mg B/kg in diets of livestock.
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Eisler, Ronald, 1932- Boron hazards to fish, wildlife, and invertebrates. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, 1990 (OCoLC)761185923 |